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Physics alumna Sophia Marrone ’25 spent the summer after graduation working in astronomy outreach at Valles Caldera National Preserve. She collaborated with National Park Service rangers to deliver public stargazing programs and educational outreach, applying communication skills she developed at Gettysburg College.

Gettysburg College announces a partnership with the Penn State College of Medicine (COM) Physician Assistant Program. Gettysburg and the Penn State COM have created this Early Assurance Program for highly qualified applicants seeking careers in primary care.

Gettysburg College’s Alumni Mentorship Program connects students with engaged alumni to support career development, experiential learning, and long-term student success. Through intentional, relationship-driven mentorship, students gain professional insight, confidence, and clearer pathways from college to career.

Gettysburg College has received a $9.45 million gift from the estates of Bruce Baky ’65 and Sherrin Hilburt Baky-Nessler ’65, P’01, celebrating the couple’s loyal devotion to the College and advancing faculty excellence, innovation, and student opportunity across several academic priorities. With this estate gift, the couple’s total giving to Gettysburg will exceed $9.7 million, placing them among the College’s most impactful benefactors.

Gettysburg College has named lyricist and librettist Kate Anderson ’09 as the Commencement speaker for the Class of 2026, recognizing her collaborative, interdisciplinary career in musical theatre, film, and television.

Gettysburg College has selected Kate Anderson ’09—an acclaimed songwriter for stage, film, and television—as the Commencement speaker for the Class of 2026.

Kendall DeShong ’28, a political science and public policy major at Gettysburg College, is turning her lifelong passion for dance into a community initiative that supports children’s cognitive and behavioral development.

The January Faculty Institute enabled Gettysburg College faculty, administrators, and academic staff to collaborate and apply new insights on AI technology to their teaching, curriculum, and support for student learning

In May 2025, I graduated cum laude from Gettysburg College with honors in my major, art history, and in one of my minors, public history. I was fortunate to quadruple minor in philosophy, peace and justice studies, public history, and studio art. 

Looking back now, I see how much I accomplished. As a sophomore, I completed the Garthwait Leadership Certificate, which helped me develop my leadership skills. These skills allowed me to take charge and embrace all other opportunities that came my way.

Through the Blavatt Lecture, Gettysburg College engages leading voices to examine foundational democratic ideals in a modern context, with David M. Rubenstein’s lecture reinforcing the College’s commitment to informed citizenship and civil discourse.

David M. Rubenstein, renowned investor, philanthropist, historian and civic leader, will serve as the featured speaker for the 24th annual Blavatt Lecture, hosted by the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in Masters Hall’s Mara Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Health Sciences Prof. Victoria Wolf joined Gettysburg College as a visiting assistant professor in 2022. She is now in her second year as assistant professor of health sciences.